RealismDominated the 2nd half of the 19th Century

after the popularity of Romanticism.

RealismIn general, realists render everyday characters, situations, dilemmas, and objects, all in a "true-to-life" manner.

Realists tend to discard theatrical drama, lofty subjects and classical forms of art in favor of commonplace themes.

DaumierBest known for his caricatures of political figures and satires on the behavior of his countrymen, although posthumously the value of his painting has also been recognized

Third Class Carriage by Daumier

Winslow HomerHis work was based on the direct observational theory of nature.

He is considered the major marine and watercolor painter of all time.

Sloop, Nassau by Homer

WhistlerHe was a leading proponent of the credo,

"art for art's sake"

Used his colors thin and covered the canvas with innumerable coats of paint. The colors increased in depth and intensity as the work progressed.

Whistler’s Mother by Whistler

SargentLast great portrait painter before the invention of the camera

His work was characterized by remarkable technical facility, particularly in his ability to draw with a brush

Mr. and Mrs. I.N. Phelps by Sargent

Art NouveauOrnamental style Relied upon twining, flowering forms to counter the unaesthetic look of machine made products

Papier a Cigarettes-Mucha

MuchaWorks frequently featured beautiful young women in flowing, vaguely Neoclassical-looking robes, often surrounded by lush flowers which sometimes formed halos behind their heads.

In contrast with contemporary poster makers he used pale pastel colors.

Champenoir by Mucha

TiffanyAmerican artist and designer who worked in the decorative arts and is best known for his work in stained glass.

Tiffany designed stained glass windows and lamps, glass mosaics, blown glass, ceramics, jewelry, enamels and metalwork.

Education by Tiffany

Venetian Lamp by Tiffany